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Kurtis Loftus, founder and executive director of Deck the Chairs, combined his experience in advertising and marketing with his love for the beaches community to create an event that sparks joy and …
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As told to Holly Tishfield
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12/5/24
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Stella Johnson is the CEO of Hope Haven located at 4600 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville. Having grown up in Jacksonville, she has brought years of experience in the youth and family services world …
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11/28/24
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Wesley Nogueira has established himself as one of the area’s most sought-after chefs. He has appeared on the Food Network and cooked for some of the area’s pre-eminent venues.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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11/21/24
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Patrick Caulfield grew up in Jacksonville and has called the First Coast his home for some time. He has volunteered at THE PLAYERS for the past 41 years and is a staple in the media center for the …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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11/14/24
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Dave Patrick, an Air Force veteran and former American Airlines pilot, recently launched a Teriyaki Madness franchise in St. Johns. This Asian-fusion quick-service restaurant is known for its fresh, …
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As told to Holly Tishfield
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11/7/24
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Shannon Engel recently opened HydroLight Lounge, a unique wellness lounge in Nocatee that blends relaxation, rejuvenation and a spirited twist on traditional self-care experiences.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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10/31/24
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Laura Miller is a 79-year-old breast cancer survivor who lives in Jacksonville. She talks about her journey and taking the initiative with regular self-examines that could save lives. She also …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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10/24/24
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Dr. Graciela Diez-Hoeck is an internal medicine specialist with Baptist Health and has called Jacksonville home for 28 years. The Colombia native was diagnosed with breast cancer a decade ago and …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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10/17/24
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Jeri Millard understands the challenges that come with breast cancer, having survived it herself. Today, she operates In The Pink, a special nonprofit shop in Jacksonville Beach that offers a …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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10/9/24
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In May, Jenny and Scott McLaughlin opened a Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchise at 840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, next to The Fresh Market. The shop’s most popular items are …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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10/3/24
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Kara Anderson has been teaching at the link since December of last year. She teaches youth camps and focus on cooking and art. Most recently, the link started a youth enrichment class each …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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9/26/24
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Elizabeth Joshi was recognized in May by The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach and The Ponte Vedra Recorder during the 32nd Annual Local Heroes Awards. She launched the Ponte Vedra Litter …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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9/12/24
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Beverly Flanagan is this year’s president of The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Tell us a little about yourself and your background
I’m a CXS railroad baby. My father was …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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9/5/24
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Kim Jones and husband Brett Morson are the co-owners of Tropical Vibes, which sells apparel and products online that are inspired by the tropics. Recently, they have released their own five-year, …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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8/29/24
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Graig Johnigean owns Limited Edition Gallery in Neptune Beach, which originally opened in 2013. The former Jacksonville University football player had a unique path to the art world, but always knew …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/22/24
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Craig O’Neal started photography as a hobby but got more involved in it and his passion became a second career that has allowed him to take photos at a variety of events and for a number of …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/15/24
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Dina “Desiree” Kotze is the owner of Beauty Ink and Beyond located at 6000 A Sawgrass Village Circle, Suite 6B in Ponte Vedra Beach. She has background in fine art, coupled with more than a …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/8/24
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Jeanne Moeller is a board member with the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County and has been deeply involved with the nonprofit organization since 2012. She is proud of all the homes they have …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/1/24
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Hannah and Carlos Lopez are the husband-and-wife real estate team The Lopez Group. But when they aren’t matching homes to prospective homeowners, they own and operate Fire & Ash, a mobile cigar …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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7/25/24
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Carrie Tawney is a corporate director of sales and marketing with Concord Hospitality. The Nocatee resident first found her passion for hospitality while in college, but she has fallen more in love …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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7/18/24
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Michelle and Jack Floyd make up The Floyd Group, in which the mother and son tandem make up a pair of renowned Realtors with deep roots in the Ponte Vedra Beach community. The two have rejoined the …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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7/11/24
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Ponte Vedra Beach native Molly Ronan was recently crowned the 2024 Florida Rose of Tralee. As the winner of the title for the Sunshine State, she will travel to Tralee, Ireland, to join Roses from …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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7/3/24
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Roger Amidon is the chief operating officer and general manager for The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, an upscale community located off State Road A1A. He began working there in September after a …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/27/24
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Jeffrey Spear, of Jacksonville Beach, is a food writer and president and creative director for Studio Spear, a global branding company for food, beverage and lifestyle. His most recent book is “My …
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/27/24
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Peter and Heather Sutton are a husband-and-wife duo that have given the local community a new boat rental option by opening St. Johns Premier Boat Rental roughly three months ago. They have called …
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As told to Anthony Richards
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6/20/24
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